Does This Come In Chromium?

On this episode Matt is joined by reigning special guest co-hosts David Walton and Glitch to continue their discussion of all things Jeb Friedman as they revisit 1993's classic Jeb Friedman story REIGN OF THE SUPERMEN (in which all of the Supermen are Jeb Friedman). If you want to read along with this episode you'll need to grab your copies of ACTION JEB FRIEDMAN #688, JEB FRIEDMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #23, JEB FRIEDMAN #79, and ADVENTURES OF JEB FRIEDMAN #502.  Stay tuned for part 3 coming very soon (unless Jeb swoops in and charms the podcast away from Matt)! Follow David on BlueSky: @benreilly149.bsky.social Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/)

On this episode Matt and special guest co-host Robby Robertson try to figure out why someone would even want to eat the bitter fruit of a weed while discussing 1995's THE SHADOW AND DOC SAVAGE #'s 1 and 2. Matt and Robby have been friends in the podcast world for a few years now, but Matt realized that he really didn't know anything about Robby - like is he really a chef?  And a doctor?  Does he really come from Georgia?  The answer to all of those is yes, but that barely scratches the surface of just how cool Robby is. After we get to know Robby, then it's all about The Shadow!  And to a lesser extent, Doc Savage (sorry, but both Matt and Robby know more about The Shadow -- so if you're listening and happen to be a Doc Savage expert, reach out and we'll do an episode together!).  It's cool though, The Shadow and Doc Savage beat up Nazis together.  So even if Matt and Robby don't know much about this Doc Savage fellow, they know he's awesome because he beats up Nazis.  And really, what else do you need to know? If you like food, cooking, old time radio, stories about growing up, pulp heroes, and a passing mention of Night Man - then this is the episode for you! Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/)

On this episode Matt and Ian try their best to avoid being sassed by Cataclysm while they talk about 1994's PRIMAL FORCE #2! The issue by issue discussion of PRIMAL FORCE continues! Before getting into PRIMAL FORCE #2 Matt tells Ian all about their beloved Jack O'Lantern's first appearance, which can best be described as charmingly dark.  Then Matt tries to verbally edit a joke he tells in this episode into the previous episode.  He still has no idea how podcasts work. Then it's time for the big showdown: The Leymen (remember they are NOT called Primal Force) versus Cataclysm...in a park! It's a great fight because we see the villain get punched in the butt by a creature made of clay. Also, Ian puts a real fine point on the downside of being friends with Meridian.  Or if you like being handed a baby by someone who just teleported into your apartment in the middle of the afternoon while you're only wearing a shirt, then Ian really shines a light on the upside of being friends with Meridian. Stay tuned for the PRIMAL FORCE #3 episode coming soon! Follow Ian on BlueSky: @comicbookian.bsky.social Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/)

On this episode Matt and special guest co-hosts A. Lee Martinez (author of UNBEARABLE - available now!) and David Walton (recovering from eye surgery now!) try to decide which one of them is going to be sacrificed while the other two eat ice cream and discuss 1993's RAVER #1. Regular listeners to the show will have seen it coming for a while now, but this is the episode that finally broke Matt.  The comic, written by STAR TREK's very own Walter Koenig, was just the right combination of interesting and baffling that it opened the cosmic door and let madness run rampant into Matt's mind.  He will now do nothing but ramble insufferably (well, ramble insufferably MORE than before). But what about Lee and David?  Well, to add insult to Matt's madness, somehow they both kept their heads about them and also managed to speak intelligently about RAVER #1.  In fact, David reveals himself to be some sort of philosopher while Lee stakes a claim to be Does This Come in Chromium's "Arbiter of Interesting" (business cards coming soon). There's no other way to put it: this is the WILDEST episode of Chromium yet and you'd have to be some sort of rav(er)ing lunatic to not listen! Even though he doesn't need my help to sell books, everyone should read everything Lee has written: https://aleemartinez.com/ And while you're at it, you should BUY Lee's newest novel UNBEARABLE: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Unbearable/A-Lee-Martinez/9781668073452 Follow Lee on BlueSky: @aleemartinez.bsky.social Follow David on BlueSky: @benreilly149.bsky.social Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/)

On this episode Matt and rookie Leyman Ian Anderson prepare to recite an awkwardly long oath by discussing 1994's PRIMAL FORCE #1. That's right folks, the issue by issue coverage of PRIMAL FORCE begins here!  Well, technically it began with the PRIMAL FORCE #0 episode, but now it's official.  Matt and Ian will be talking about the entire run of PRIMAL FORCE.  Issue by issue.  Or at least that's the plan until Ian forsakes the Leymen's oath, throws his medallion in the nearest pool, and walks away from the show. But until then Matt and Ian talk about whether or not one of the Leymen medallions is more woke than the others, wonder if Meridian will ever wear something other than a swimsuit, and declare that Jack O'Lantern is so gosh darn delightful!  Follow Ian on BlueSky: @comicbookian.bsky.social Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/)

On this episode Matt and special guest co-host Corey Blake try to avoid getting their butts kicked as they discuss the kick butt 1993 kick butt comic NIGHT THRASHER #1 (starring the kick butt Night Thrasher who does indeed kick butt). At one point Night Thrasher was the kick butt leader of the New Warriors, a truly kick butt team, but now he's a kick butt solo character.  The question is, does Night Thrasher work as a solo character or does he shine brighter as part of a kick butt ensemble?  Matt isn't sure of the answer, mainly because he's unfamiliar with anything kick butt.  But(t) rest assured, Corey does have all of the kick butt answers to all of the kick butt questions!  Along the way, Matt struggles with the differences between metaphorically and literally killing someone, talks at length about the kick butt band Foreigner, and wonders if Night Thrasher is a vampire.  Meanwhile Corey proves himself once again to be a complete and total kick butt expert on anything and everything New Warriors related. KICK BUTT! SUPPORT COREY BY CHECKING OUT HIS NEW WARRIORS COVERAGE: https://linktr.ee/newwarriorstalk Follow Corey on BlueSky: @newwarriorstalk.bsky.social Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/)

On this episode Matt and special guest co-hosts David Walton and Glitch meet four super cool dudes (of which not a single one of them is totally evil) who are calling dibs on the name Superman as they discuss 1993's ACTION COMICS #687, SUPERMAN #78, THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #501, and SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #22. That's right, the long promised discussion of the REIGN OF THE SUPERMEN finally begins here! The guys kick things off by tackling the most pressing issue of all, deciding which of the replacement Supermen is their personal favorite. Then things turn in a very DOES THIS COME IN CHROMIUM direction as David reveals that he's STILL worried that he killed Superman with his indifference, Matt is STILL waiting for the four replacement Supermen to Voltron into the one true Superman, and Glitch STILL hates Jeb Friedman with a fiery passion. Also, did Coast City ever really exist?  We're just asking questions. Stay tuned for part 2 (and more Night Man references) coming very soon! Follow David on BlueSky: @benreilly149.bsky.social Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/)

On this episode Matt and special guest co-host Bryan Q. Miller (writer of BATGIRL, SMALLVILLE, HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE) try their best to not breathe in the congealed air while discussing 1981's BATMAN VS. THE INCREDIBLE HULK. Both Matt and Bryan spent time working at Borders Books (RIP) so their conversation begins by talking extensively about BINC stickers and the prominent role they played in their lives.  It's a trip down memory lane that doubles as a therapeutic exorcism of some bad memories for Matt.  More importantly, Bryan talks about how he went from working at Borders to writing for SMALLVILLE and the BATGIRL series starring Stephanie Brown (which, most importantly to Matt, is his second favorite series of all time). Then it's time to talk about the two Bruces.  One becomes a bat(man) while the other becomes some sort of hulk(ing monster).  You've probably heard of them before.  They fight.  They team-up.  The Joker's there too, along with the Shaper of Worlds.  That part's kind of bizarre - but in a good way. Look, you (yes, YOU!) want to listen to this episode because Bryan's an amazing writer and guest, you definitely like Batman, you don't want to make the Hulk mad, and last but DEFINITELY least - because Matt (probably) doesn't mention Night Man. Follow Bryan on BlueSky: @bryanqmiller.bsky.social Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/)

The DOES THIS COME IN CHROMIUM/THAT GIFFEN SHOW crossover extravaganza continues here! On this episode Matt and special guest co-host Al Sedano (host of THAT GIFFEN SHOW) participate in the grand comic book tradition of shameless crossovers by shamelessly bringing in surprise special guest star David Walton (DTCIC's resident existential crisis correspondent/possible griffin expert).  Is it a gimmick?  Yes.  Are we ashamed of stooping to such gimmickry? Ha!  Nope, not in the slightest! Matt, Al, and David cover a lot of ground in this episode because they talk about a whopping NINE comics!  And what are those nine comics you ask?  Well, they are: GREEN ARROW ANNUAL #5, DEATHSTROKE THE TERMINATOR ANNUAL #1, NEW TITANS ANNUAL #8, JUSTICE LEAGUE EUROPE ANNUAL #8, BATMAN ANNUAL #16, L.E.G.I.O.N. '92 ANNUAL #3, and ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN ANNUAL #4.  Whew! Do you think Night Man gets moody when he drinks diet soda? Look for the conclusion of this epic crossover coming soon to THAT GIFFEN SHOW! Support Al by subscribing and listening to THAT GIFFEN SHOW: https://asedano.podbean.com/ Follow Al on BlueSky: @thatgiffenshow.bsky.social Follow David on BlueSky: @benreilly149.bsky.social Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/)

On this episode Matt and special guest co-Doctor Occult superfan Matthew Dow Smith (writer/artist of AMELIA SHADOWS, THE OCTOBER GIRL) try to determine if "pleasure can really be such amusing gallows" (WTF?) by discussing 1994's VERTIGO VISIONS: DOCTOR OCCULT. If you like extremely deep dives on characters most people haven't even heard of it (and face it, if you're listening to this show - you do) then this episode is truly for you! Both Matt and Matthew are outspoken Doctor Occult fans, but interestingly, their love is each rooted in a different aspect of the character.  Although, a bit of a spoiler alert here: the Doctor Occult they love is NOT present in this Vertigo Visions one-shot. BUT the fact that this is a wildly different take on the character does make for a great conversation. Along the way Matt gives Matthew a great idea for a story, but when he asks to have a character named after him he gets turned down for the most Matt reason of all time (and it's not because he talks about Night Man all of the time). Matthew's newest graphic novel AMELIA SHADOWS AND THE MONSTER IN THE BOX is AVAILABLE NOW! https://papercutz.com/product/amelia-shadows-and-the-monster-in-the-box-vol-2/?srsltid=AfmBOooiVtXJ1Og_V9plOQh2Jr_iHU712-PsSO53y-ELHfq8tDRe2IK-&v=0b3b97fa6688 Follow Matthew on BlueSky: @matthewdowsmith.bsky.social Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/)

On this episode Matt and special guest co-host Stacy (THE FANBOY POWER HOUR PODCAST) wake up in the far off future and instead of figuring out how to survive they decide to talk about 1993's DOOM 2099 #1. You'd be hard-pressed to find a better pitchman for DOOM 2009 than Stacy, whereas Matt is still upset at the series because he feels like it called him an idiot at a young age. So while Matt spends most of this episode trying to heal from that perceived slight, Stacy brings some genuinely insightful thoughts about the sliding scale of good and evil and how in a future world driven by hyper-capitalism it is entirely conceivable that a supervillain despot from the past might very well turn out to be the hero we need. Also, Stacy says Doctor Doom (along with some rando named Shakespeare) owns the copyright on the monologue, while Matt flings himself down a rabbit hole talking about Marvel's short lived Frontier Comics line. And what about Night Man?  Does he get a mention?  You'll have to listen to find out! Listen and subscribe to THE FANBOY POWER HOUR: tfph.libsyn.com Follow Stacy on BlueSky: @stacyhd.bsky.social Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/)  

On this episode Matt and special guest co-host Dave Amiott (host of JUST THE FACTS...AND MORE!: A DRAGNET PODCAST) try to rent a VHS copy of James Cameron's Spider-Man movie while discussing 1995's GREEN GOBLIN #1. Matt's on vacation but he would like you to know that a lot of time in this episode is spent talking about how video stores used to work (a topic near and dear to his heart), and he shares the story of how he discovered he'd never be cool in high school (spoiler alert: it involves a copy of GREEN GOBLIN #1 and a corn boil), while Dave posits that this comic could very well be the LAST "chromium" cover (at least until they became hip and cool again in 2026). Also, is the Phil Urich Green Goblin Marvel's answer to DC's The Creeper?  (Probably not, but let Matt have his fun). And will we ever find out who Facade is?  (Matt thinks it's Night Man). Listen and subscribe to Dave's podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/just-the-facts-and-more--6200114 Follow Dave on BlueSky: @damiott.bsky.social Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/)

On this episode Matt and special guest co-hosts A. Lee Martinez (author of many books including the upcoming UNBEARABLE) and David Walton (truly a listener favorite guest, even if he's too humble to believe it) run off to join the circus (of crime) but forget to do so because they get so wrapped up talking about 1998's AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL. Matt is on vacation so the show notes will not be as detailed as they usually are, but just so you know what to expect when listening to this episode here's a little tease: Matt and Lee might be more aligned with J. Jonah Jameson than they'd ever expected whereas David might actually be Peter Parker (who is actually Spider-Man). Also, to everyone's surprise the Circus of Crime continues to be a major element of this podcast.  And Devil Dinosaur is back.  Oh, and Peter Parker is a whiny jerk (but Night Man rules). Even though he doesn't need my help to sell books, everyone should read everything Lee has written: https://aleemartinez.com/ And while you're at it, you should preorder Lee's newest novel UNBEARABLE: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Unbearable/A-Lee-Martinez/9781668073452 Follow Lee on BlueSky: @aleemartinez.bsky.social Follow David on BlueSky: @benreilly149.bsky.social Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/)

On this episode Matt and special guest co-host Neil Kleid (writer of MEDIEVAL, SAVOR, BROWNSVILLE and more!) sort through the stock at Rags 'n' Tatters while discussing 1991's RAGMAN #1. Ragman is a character that is frequently touted on comic book social media, but unfortunately has never managed to break through to a wider audience.  Will this podcast change that?  Probably not (this is DOES THIS COME IN CHROMIUM after all) but whether you are already a fan of Ragman or you know nothing about the character, you will want to hear what Neil has to say. Neil is incredibly thoughtful and brings a lot of valuable perspective as an Orthodox Jew to this reinvention of Ragman.  Matt definitely brings up PRIMAL FORCE and possibly mentions NIGHT MAN. It's the Does This Come in Chromium way. Support Neil's work by checking out: neilkleidbooks.com Follow Neil on BlueSky: @neilkleid.bsky.social Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/)

On this episode Matt and special guest layman Leyman Ian Anderson get shoved into a pool by a weird old woman and instead of drowning they spend the time talking about 1994's PRIMAL FORCE #0.  That's right, the often promised/threatened Primal Force episode is here! Regular listeners already know that Matt is a big Primal Force fan.  In fact, he may even be the prime Primal Force fan.  Or wait, is it the primary Primal Force fan?  Primo Primal Force fan?  Look, Matt loves Primal Force.  That's all you need to know about him. But what about Ian?  Is he primed to become a Primal Force fan? Also, just why is the comic called PRIMAL FORCE?  What the heck is up with Meridian's grocery list?  Is Jack O'Lantern the most delightfully endearing sad sack character in all of comics? Will these questions actually be answered in the episode?  (Mostly yes, but Night Man will be a part of the answers - so also, no). One thing that is guaranteed - PRIMAL FORCE will return... ...to Does This Come in Chromium!  (Not to comic shops because that would be insane and only Matt is asking for it). Follow Ian on BlueSky: @comicbookian.bsky.social Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/)

On this episode Matt and returning special guest co-host Glitch get blindsided by their discussion of 1996's BLINDSIDE #1. Before talking about the character of Blindside, Matt attempts to blindside Glitch with the history of the most bizarre television show he's ever seen.  Proving himself prepared for Matt's nonsense, Glitch not only knows the show but adds an entirely new level of weirdness to the story.  What is the show you ask?  You'll just have to listen to the episode to find out.  Hint: it has a dog in it. After the tv talk is over, Matt and Glitch get down to business and talk about Blindside.  Is he Daredevil?  No, but not entirely no.  Is he The Matrix?  No, but kind of yes.  Does he look good in a hospital gown?  Most assuredly yes. Then Matt and Glitch are blindsided by the sudden appearance of listener favorite David Walton as he joins the conversation that has sort of been about this character named Blindside. But it's also about Poland's version of Captain America who has a mermaid for a sidekick.  There's probably some Night Man talk as well.  David explains the Spider-Man story "Lifetheft" to a befuddled Matt.  Look, it's a great episode of the show - that is something you shouldn't be blindsided to learn. BLINDSIDE! Follow David on BlueSky: @benreilly149.bsky.social Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/)

On this episode Matt and returning special guest co-Night Man enthusiast A. Lee Martinez (author of THE AUTOMATIC DETECTIVE, THE LAST ADVENTURE OF CONSTANCE VERITY, and the upcoming UNBEARABLE) befriend one another after being exiled for preaching the forbidden word of 1997's DEVIL DINOSAUR SPRING FLING. So, as it turns out Lee is a huge fan of Devil Dinosaur and as it also turns out, this random one-shot from 1997 exists.  Seeing an opportunity to once again talk to his favorite author while not straying out of the 90's safe space that this show inhabits, Matt eagerly brought Lee back on. Here's the thing: Matt has no idea what in the world(s) a Devil Dinosaur is (and don't even get him started on Moon-Boy).  Until this apparent "spring fling", Matt had never read a comic featuring Devil Dinosaur.  So with a lot that he needed to learn ahead... ...Matt promptly makes Lee spend roughly the first 30ish minutes of the show diving deep on nerdy talk about writing processes, the too high premium put on "original stories" (spoiler alert: there really are none), and what a writer's relationship to their own ideas should be. And THEN...they talk about the comic!  It's no surprise that Lee makes one heck've a Devil Dinosaur pitchman, but you'll have to listen to the episode to hear that.  So what are you waiting for? Even though he doesn't need my help to sell books, everyone should read everything Lee has written: https://aleemartinez.com/ And while you're at it, you should preorder Lee's newest novel UNBEARABLE: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Unbearable/A-Lee-Martinez/9781668073452 Follow Lee on BlueSky: @aleemartinez.bsky.social Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/)

On this episode Matt and special guest co-host from the futurrrrrrre (insert echo effect here) Mat Elfring (communications manager at Oni Press) try not to reveal which Mat(t) is the secret villain as they discuss 1993's X-MEN 2099 #1. Before the 2099 of it all, Matt and Mat spend some time heaping much deserved praise on another Matt.  In this case it's writer/artist Matt Kindt and his incredible new comic of MIND MGMT: NEW & IMPROVED (from Oni - issue one is available NOW and IT HAS A CHROMIUM COVER)! Then we're off to the year 2099 where things are...different...sort of. There's a Spider-Man swinging around.  A Doom has some political schemes.  A Hulk is likely rampaging about.  A Punisher is punishering.  A Ghost Rider will eventually be ghost ridering.  You get it. And now there's an X-MEN!  (At least, there is the start of an X-MEN). Mostly Matt and Mat try to figure out if this is a really good bad comic or a really bad good comic? Also, is it smart to ride a horse on a balcony?  It doesn't seem like a good idea, but this isn't a podcast known for it's horse expertise, so we could be wrong. CHECK OUT THE AMAZING COVERS FOR MIND MGMT: NEW & IMPROVED #1: https://www.onipress.com/news/operationblindbag Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt (and talk to him about Night Man) on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug

On this episode Matt and special guest co-host Bobby Trippett (from the GRINDBIN PODCAST) have been where the river ran and avoided drownin' in a sunless sea in order to discuss 1991's NIGHTMARES ON ELM STREET #1. Is this episode about the man of our dreams Freddy Krueger?  Yes it is.  Eventually. First Matt gets very personal and tells the story of when he first met his wife and why the date June 13th holds a special place in his heart.  It's a sweet story that has all of the necessary ingredients (a Pinky and the Brain t-shirt, the somewhat remembered Ivan Reitman movie SIX DAYS, SEVEN NIGHTS, the band Stabbing Westward, a weekend pass to Wizard World Chicago 1998, and HALLOWEEN H20) to create a love that lasts a lifetime. But then it's time to do the Freddy -- and there is no better person than Bobby to do the Freddy.  That's not an innuendo.  It's a fact.  Bobby's a true Fredhead, a Dream Warrior, possibly even a Dream Master and he expertly navigates us through this rather insane comic. This episode is so great that Matt only briefly mentions Night Man (who, by the way, could totally kick Freddy's ass). Support Bobby by subscribing and listening to the Grindbin Podcast: https://grindbin.libsyn.com/ Follow Bobby on BlueSky: @bobbytrippett.bsky.social Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/)

On this episode Matt and special guest co-host A. Lee Martinez (author of MONSTER, CHASING THE MOON, GIL'S ALL FRIGHT DINER, and more!) get trapped in a Murderworld/sewer/abandoned funhouse and decide that the only way out is to talk about 1995's THE NIGHT MAN VS. WOLVERINE #0. Yes, your eyes and ears are not deceiving you, Night Man (or, "The Night Man" as he's apparently called - Matt refuses to accept this because he's always known Johnny Domino as Nightman) is actually here and he's (inexplicably) brought Wolverine with him! Both Matt and Lee think Night Man is cool, so if you're a skeptic then you better prepare to have your mind changed. In fact, Lee is such a big Night Man fan that he sent a letter enclosed in an illustrated envelope to Marvel imploring them to not cancel the comic.  That's some true dedication! As a bonus, you can listen as Matt gets awkwardly sentimental while sharing the profound impact Lee's novel CHASING THE MOON had on him. Oh, and Night Man is way cooler than Wolverine. Even though he doesn't need my help to sell books, everyone should read everything Lee has written: https://aleemartinez.com/ And while you're at it, you should preorder Lee's newest novel UNBEARABLE: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Unbearable/A-Lee-Martinez/9781668073452 Follow Lee on BlueSky: @aleemartinez.bsky.social Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/)  

On this episode Matt and returning special guest co-host Ian Anderson flunk out of Arcade Officer Academy for not knowing how to handle a "hot program" - which is something they would've learned if they weren't too busy talking about 1993's WILDTHING #1. Who is Nikki Doyle?  Is she the titular Wildthing? These are questions that will (possibly) be answered, but first Matt decides to share his aspirations of becoming his neighborhood's resident Doctor Doolittle and then mixes up the Pet Shop Boys with Erasure. Proving himself to be the more professional host, Ian comes to the episode having done actual research on WILDTHING and Marvel UK in general.  So listen for his voice if you want to learn something. If you don't want to learn anything, then listen for Matt's voice because he's probably talking about Nightman or random comic strips from the mid-90's. Follow Ian on BlueSky: @comicbookian.bsky.social Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/)

On this episode Matt and special guest mariner Sebastian O'Brien (host of TENTPOLE TRAUMA) worry that they'll never find dry land without a helpful map/back tattoo of an arrow pointing up, so they bide their time on the trimaran by discussing 1997's WATERWORLD: CHILDREN OF LEVIATHAN #1. It needs to be said right up front, Sebastian is a big WATERWORLD fan - so if you've come here looking for non-stop dunking (nailed it!) on the movie then you might as well swim along to another podcast that is more suited to your anti-WATERWORLD agenda. Matt, on the other hand, is indifferent to WATERWORLD but he sure does love weird comics that star characters Kevin Costner has portrayed on the big screen. Also, can we please get a SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME style team-up starring the Mariner, Namor, and Aquaman?  Please and thank you! (Nightman is probably an awesome swimmer!) Listen to Sebastian's incredible podcast TENTPOLE TRAUMA: https://tentpoletrauma.com/ Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/)

On this super-sized episode Matt and special guest co-host Daniel G. Wilson try to figure out what the heck those little blue guys on Oa were thinking as they discuss 1988's THE NEW GUARDIANS #1. Do you like comics that use racial and cultural stereotypes as superpowers?  Well, then you are in luck... ...Matt, on the other hand, clumsily tries to navigate the landmines he set for himself because he's the one who chose the comic.  Ever the good sport, Daniel brings a high level of thoughtfulness, nuance, and sophistication to the discussion -- which are all things The New Guardians #1 lacks.  Matt's awkwardness aside, this turns out to be a great conversation about race and representation in comics. Also, both Daniel and Matt share their love for the writing of the great Dwayne McDuffie. Hopefully Matt didn't mention Nightman (but knowing him, he probably did). Follow Daniel on BlueSky: @danielgwilson.bsky.social Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/)

On this episode Matt and returning guest co-host Pat Casey (screenwriter of VIOLENT NIGHT 1 & 2) strive to make an impression as they discuss the consequence of the launch of the Impact Universe with 1991's THE COMET #1 and LEGEND OF THE SHIELD #1. (Matt tried to use synonyms of "impact" and it made him sound like AI.  Never one to miss an opportunity to take the wrong lesson from something, Matt is now suspicious of synonyms) Both Pat and Matt have a lot of fondness for the Impact Universe, although Pat admits that his first encounter with it was less than pleasant.  Matt tries his darndest to stay on topic, but ends up rambling about weird Golden Age patriotic superheroes for a while. While Matt probably doesn't bring up Nightman, Pat does share a few non-spoiler details about the upcoming VIOLENT NIGHT 2 in theaters December 4, 2026! Support Pat by watching his movies and following him on BlueSky: @patcasey.bsky.social Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/)  

On this episode Matt and guest co-host David Walton welcome the legendary Jerry Ordway to the show! Normally, these descriptions are full of (hopefully) amusing teases of what is talked about in the episode -- but in this case all you need to know is that THE Jerry Ordway is here on DOES THIS COME IN CHROMIUM for almost three hours. If that's not enough to motivate you to press play right now, go read any of Jerry's comics and then come back here. For those of you that just went and read a comic by Jerry Ordway -- you're welcome.  The whole comic book world knew you'd be back.  Now press play.     Follow Jerry on BlueSky: @jerryordway.bsky.social Follow David on BlueSky: @benreilly149.bsky.social Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/)

On this episode Matt and special guest co-host Kevin Freeman (host of DOC'S COMICS and writer of SUBCULTURE) follow the holo-cursor to the com-center where they discuss 1994's FORCE WORKS #1. Probably most known for its cumbersome (but cool) fold-out cover and its unceremonious killing of Wonder Man, Force Works was pitched to audiences as a more relevant and proactive Avengers.  A team that would stop problems before they started.  It's an interesting premise, but was it executed well?  The short answer is no -- but when taking into account massively successful stories like AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED and CIVIL WAR, it's possible to make a case that Force Works was just ahead of its time. Of course, since this is Does This Come in Chromium, Matt doesn't spend a lot of time making that case.  Instead he pines for the day that AVENGERS: THE CROSSING gets its redemption arc.  TEENAGE TONY STARK WILL HAVE HIS DAY! Also, Kevin shares his love for the Avengers (and safari jacket wearing Wonder Man) and shows that he truly knows the way to Matt's heart by pitching a FORCE WORKS/EXTREME JUSTICE crossover.  While Nightman may or may not be mentioned, Matt's dogs do make several appearances throughout the show.  Apparently, they had a lot to say/bark about Force Works.  Watch and subscribe to DOC'S COMICS: www.youtube.com/@ksfphd Follow Kevin on BlueSky: @ksfphd.bsky.social Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/)

On this episode Matt and returning special guest co-host Eric Shonborn get imprisoned in space by some Hard-Skins and decide to pass the time by talking about 1993's X-O MANOWAR #0. Like any proper episode of Does This Come in Chromium, Matt derails the conversation immediately by analyzing Manowar lyrics.  Then, lest you think the episode gets back on track, Matt and Eric spend almost forty minutes discussing their love of Ted Kord as Blue Beetle. After that, the conversation about X-O Manowar begins.  Both Matt and Eric agree that the Ron Maz/Bart Sears run rules - which is great because that's not what they're here to talk about. Along the way, Eric recalls his rebellious youth where he refused to follow Wizard Magazine's marching orders, while Matt obsesses over whether or not "Jorge Gonzalez" is a real person. Is Nightman mentioned in this episode?  Probably. SUPPORT ERIC BY PURCHASING SOME OF HIS ART: https://www.shonborn.net/ Follow Eric on BlueSky: @shonborn.net Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/)

On this episode Matt and returning special guest co-host Glitch delay rocking the vote in order to discuss 1992's WILDC.A.T.S #2. If you take away anything from this episode, it should be the knowledge that the WildC.A.T.s are most assuredly NOT the X-Men.  Nor are they Cyberforce (also not the X-Men).  Now WildC.A.T.s and Cyberforce do have something in common - very dull, bland leaders (okay...maybe they are the X-Men).  Spartan and Heatwave are boring (so it should be no surprise that they are Matt's favorite characters). But this episode isn't about Cyberforce.  It's about WildC.A.T.s and the Wildstorm Universe - which Glitch genuinely loves. Nightman is probably mentioned somewhere, but Matt cannot remember for sure.  So listen and find out! Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/)

On this episode Matt and special guest co-host Mike Thompson (co-host of TEN CENT TAKES) wait nervously in line, desperately hoping they are on the VIP list for the grand opening of Warriors.  The line is long, so to pass the time they discuss 1994's GUY GARDNER: WARRIOR #29. This issue is a true celebration of where DC Comics was in the early-90's -- there was nary a (Dark)star in the sky as they were all here at Warriors.  Gunfire! Ballistic! Wonder Woman (Artemis)! Lady Blackhawk! Damage! Rocket Red! Loose Cannon! Blue Devil! And so many more! Plus, Matt fails to explain what the whole deal with Guy Gardner and Dementor was about, while Mike recalls using AOL to log on to DC Comics Online (NERD!). Also, both Mike and Matt kind of wish that Guy had become DC's version of Rick from CASABLANCA. As per usual, Nightman is likely mentioned at some point.  If not, no worries because Bloodwynd definitely gets mentioned.  Listen and subscribe to Ten Cent Takes: https://www.tencenttakes.com/ Follow Ten Cent Takes on BlueSky: @tencenttakes.bsky.social Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/)

On this episode Matt is joined by his "chromeboys" (tm) Ian Springer (screenwriter of FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS) and David Walton (FANTASTIC HUMAN BEING) to order an almost giant birthday cake and argue about proper birthday party protocol while also discussing 1994's JUSTICE LEAGUE AMERICA #'s 86-88 "Cult of the Machine". Matt intended to spring a devious trap on Ian and David by making them read this story, but they escaped unscathed and with their dignity intact.  Whereas Matt's brain broke.  Seriously.  Just listen to the episode and you'll hear Matt as a broken man who is reduced to rambling semi-coherently. Also, Ian talks about how one could weaponize Galactus, while David proves himself as fast on his feet when asked to explain the theology underpinning the Cult of the Machine. Oh, and Dreamslayer is one sassy villain.  That kind of rules! Please listen and enjoy Ian and David while doing your best to tolerate Matt. Support Ian by watching FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS (now streaming on Disney+ and available to purchase on DVD/Blu-ray). Follow David on BlueSky: @benreilly149.bsky.social Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/)

On this episode Matt and returning special guest co-host Ian Anderson travel to a dead planet in the butt end of the galaxy in order to talk about 1993's TRANSFORMERS GENERATION 2 #1. Ian recounts his earliest days on the information superhighway visiting Alt.Toys.Transformers, his love for both Galvatron, why BEAST WARS is still amazing, and how Transformers can be considered "gateway body horror". While Matt tries to become a more professional podcaster and (mostly) refrains from talking about GOBOTS. Also, it's a safe bet that Matt mentions Nightman again. Follow Ian on BlueSky: @comicbookian.bsky.social Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/)

On the extra special BONUS episode, Matt brings his longtime best friend Eric Hutchins together with his newest friend Dash for their first ever conversation - which, in true Does This Come in Chromium fashion, was SUPPOSED to be about 1989's JAMES BOND: PERMISSION TO DIE #1 (written and illustrated by comics legend MIKE GRELL!)... ...but it ends up being about pretty much the entire James Bond franchise. And that while Eric and Matt were seeing GOLDENEYE in the theater, Dash was literally an infant.  This fact still echoes through Matt's brain.  Haunting him relentlessly. Also, pay close attention for one of the greatest moments in podcasting history that can only be described as SPECTACULAR STEVEN SEAGAL SYNCHRONICITY! Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/)

On this episode Matt and special guest co-host Tim Board (webmaster of hawkworld.org) walk the mean streets of Chicago's Netherworld neighborhood while discussing 1993's HAWKMAN #1. Tim has been a fan of Hawkman ever since 1977 when he saw a drawing by the great Neal Adams and has devoted countless hours celebrating all things Thanagarian -- so of course Matt invited him on the show to talk about the new (?), mysterious (?), edgy (?) Hawkman that debuted (?) in 1993 in the comic with the shiny gold cover. Importantly, Tim sets the record straight on whether or not Hawkman is a fascist (spoiler alert: the answer is NO!). Less importantly, Matt speaks favorably of the Chase Lawler Manhunter and clearly loves Deadline a little too much. NOTE: There were some technical difficulties while recording, so please forgive the occasional pause or awkward edit.  Support Tim by checking out https://www.hawkworld.org/ Follow Tim on BlueSky: @hawkworld.bsky.social Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/)

The DOES THIS COME IN CHROMIUM/THAT GIFFEN SHOW crossover extravaganza begins here! On this episode Matt and special guest co-host Al Sedano (host of THAT GIFFEN SHOW) participate in the grand comic book tradition of shameless crossovers by talking about 1992's ECLIPSO: THE DARKNESS WITHIN #1. Right away Matt makes it clear that ECLIPSO: THE DARKNESS WITHIN is his all-time favorite annual crossover event (sorry BLOODLINES), while Al explains the differences between DC's and Marvel's annual crossovers (he also admits to buying TEN copies of X-FORCE #1, so he's clearly a rich man now). Both Al and Matt applaud Eclipso for his masterful evil plan of keeping solar scientist extraordinaire Bruce Gordon slightly befuddled, while also not being able to figure out what exactly is up with Valor's haircut. Look for part 2 of this epic crossover coming soon to THAT GIFFEN SHOW! Support Al by subscribing and listening to THAT GIFFEN SHOW: https://asedano.podbean.com/ Follow Al on BlueSky: @thatgiffenshow.bsky.social Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/)

On this episode Matt and special guest co-host Bobby Trippett (host of the GRINDBIN PODCAST) rebuild themselves as ChromiumCops in order to discuss 1992's ROBOCOP VERSUS THE TERMINATOR #1. The first thing you need to know is that, while he's a self-professed man of many obsessions, Bobby loves ROBOCOP (1987) more than anyone else on this planet.  It's just a fact.  There's no point in arguing it. It would be helpful if right here it could be said that Matt loves THE TERMINATOR (1984) more than anyone else on this planet.  But that wouldn't be true.  Although Matt does want a SALUTE YOUR SHORTS/TERMINATOR crossover called TERMINATE YOUR SHORTS more than anyone else on this planet. This is all a long way of saying that you, dear listeners, are in the very capabable hands of 50% of the hosts on this episode.  That 50% has an incredible level of knowledge and insight not just on the comic and its characters - but also the video games it inspired. The other 50% brings up Nightman.  Again.  Support Bobby by subscribing and listening to the Grindbin Podcast: https://grindbin.libsyn.com/ Follow Bobby on BlueSky: @bobbytrippett.bsky.social Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/)

On this episode Matt has the honor of sitting down with Ingi (lead guitar) and Atli (lead vocals) of the Icelandic power metal band POWER PALADIN to talk about their incredible new album, "Beyond the Reach of Enchantment" (pre-order info below) and the song from 2022 that put them on the map, "Kraven the Hunter". Of course, since this is an episode of Does This Come in Chromium, the conversation does not stick to just the topics at hand, but also goes into Power Paladin's origins, anti-viking sentiment, how Atli learned to sing (for the record: Matt is still skeptical about this because Atli's too damn good at singing to be so new at it), being a secret Warhammer fan, songwriting inspiration, and ruminations about short people being the best power metal singers (you know it was Matt that brought this up). The best thing about this conversation is that you'll leave it having met two of the members of your new favorite band - POWER PALADIN! And never forget - with great power comes great metal! Power Paladin's new album, "Beyond the Reach of Enchantment" will be released March 27th 2026, by Roar, a division of Reigning Phoenix. Pre-order the album now on Power Paladin's official site: https://www.powerpaladin.is/ Reigning Phoenix Music's official site: https://reigningphoenixmusic.com/ Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/)

On this episode Matt and special guest co-host Ian Anderson send the old wizard calling on the bathroom mirror straight to voicemail so they can talk amongst themselves about 1992's INCREDIBLE HULK #400. Right off the bat, it's established that Matt is not Ian's dad.  With that out of the way, Ian does an amazing...no, wait -- an INCREDIBLE job explaining the Hulk and his supporting cast (including the Pantheon) to Matt, who spends most of the episode wondering if he would look cool in purple pants.  He's still undecided. Along the way, Matt and Ian reflect on how difficult it was in the 1990's to catch up on a title you got into late, and also that Chris Bachalo draws the best Hydra agents ever! Oh, and Matt talks about Nightman.  Again.  He has a problem.  Follow Ian on BlueSky: @comicbookian.bsky.social Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/)

On this episode Matt sits down with musician and lifelong G.I. Joe fan Gus Rios. After proving himself as a talented and hard working drummer in the death metal scene with bands like Malevolent Creation and Gruesome, Gus got the phone call that would bring his passion for both music and G.I. Joe together to create Cold Slither. Well, to create the REAL Cold Slither.  The band, lead by the villainous Zartan, already existed in animated form - and now Gus was going to make them flesh and blood.  If you don't know anything about Cold Slither or even G.I. Joe, fear not because Gus explains it all in a way that showcases just how passionate and thoughtful he is about the music he creates and the reverence he has for the source material. Along the way, Gus speaks very openly and admirably about his struggles with depression and a suicide attempt in 2019 that lead to him seeking professional help, putting the kind of hardwork he always brought to music into healing, and emerging from the darkest point in his life with a deeper love for G.I. Joe and its cast of, as Gus says, "fictional characters, real heroes". Normally, I'd make some sort of self-deprecating joke about the episode here, but not this time.  This time I'm going to very sincerely say: you don't just want to listen, you NEED to listen to this episode. Support Gus and Cold Slither by buying the album: https://shopus.reigningphoenixmusic.com/collections/cold-slither Follow Gus on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gusriosofficial/?hl=en Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/)

On this episode Matt and returning guest co-host David Walton slap a starfish on their chests and dodge uncomfortable innuendos while talking about 1993's WILDSTAR: SKY ZERO #1. Who and what is Wildstar?  Neither David or Matt are totally sure.  But the comic is pencilled by Jerry Ordway - and they both LOVE Jerry Ordway! Matt wonders if Wildstar began as a Captain Atom versus Starro story, while David worries that he doesn't know what words mean anymore due to the excessive use of air quotes throughout the issue. This is a wild(star) comic and the episode is a must listen (but make sure to finish up all of your quantum electrodynamics homework first)! Follow David on BlueSky: @benreilly149.bsky.social Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/)

On this episode Matt and special guest co-host Lee Russell (host of THEY MUST BE DESTROYED ON SIGHT!) steal some nice shoes and try to not get too distracted by the curves on a baritone sax as they discuss 1993's ECTOKID #1. Matt does his best to explain how and why Marvel Comics tasked famed horror author Clive Barker to create an original line of superheroes, but really he can't stop being confused about why it's called Razorline and not (as everything in the comic would suggest) the Barkerverse.  Lee thinks its because the Barkerverse belongs to the late Bob Barker.  That adds up. Also, Lee shares his opinion that ECTOKID is THE MATRIX with ghosts.  A ghost matrix, if you will.  Or possibly a ghostrix. And in true Does This Come in Chromium fashion, Matt goes on a prologned tangent about WES CRAVEN PRESENTS: THEY, the movie from 2002 that everyone totally remembers and has opinions about. So kick back, sip on an Ecto Cooler, and enjoy! Support Lee by subscribing and listening to the They Must Be Destroyed on Sight!: https://tmbdos.podbean.com/ Follow Lee on BlueSky: @tmbdos.bsky.social Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/)

On this episode Matt and special guest co-host Corey Blake prove that they can in fact handle the truth as they discuss 1992's NEW WARRIORS #25. This is yet another entry in the "Matt thought he knew a lot about..." series because Matt really thought he knew a lot about the New Warriors.  But he was wrong.  As always. Corey does know a lot about the New Warriors.  He pretty much knows everything a person can know about them - and the love he has for these characters really shines bright.  Even if you've never heard of the New Warriors, Corey will convert you into a fan by the end of the episode. Of course Matt derails the conversation by repeatedly referencing Optimus Prime getting decapitated and appreciating Speedball's taste in tv shows. SUPPORT COREY BY CHECKING OUT HIS NEW WARRIORS COVERAGE: https://linktr.ee/newwarriorstalk Follow Corey on BlueSky: @newwarriorstalk.bsky.social Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/)  

It's BAT-TIME again!  On this BAT-BONUS episode Matt and special guest co-host Matthew Dow Smith (writer/artist of THE OCTOBER GIRL, DC's MISFITS OF MAGIC) get grossed out by having to inhabit corpses in order to hide from an Aztec mummy death cult while talking about 1996's BATMAN #530. As Batman and Deadman teamup to solve a mystery, Matt is hoping that no one notices he forgot the word "podcast" in the show's intro, while Matthew wishes characters were allowed to be aged out and replaced. Plus, because this is a very topical and timely podcast the winners of the 1996 Comic Buyer's Guide Fan Awards are discussed. Beware the mummy (and Batman's pointy ears)! Follow Matthew on BlueSky: @matthewdowsmith.bsky.social Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/)

On this episode Matt and special guest co-host Eric Shonborn act like a couple of dudes who've had their minds bombed as they discuss 1996's CARNAGE: MIND BOMB. While the writer of this comic may be a reprehensible human, the artist is the incredibly talented Kyle Hotz - so Eric and Matt spend much of the episode heaping richly-deserved praise on him and his work. Also, Matt makes it VERY obvious that he has no idea how podcasts work, while Eric tells a great story about meeting Kyle Hotz (that Matt immediately tramples all over because he wants to talk about the Ultraverse character Nightman). Make sure to listen to the entire episode because it ends in possibly the most baffling way imaginable. SUPPORT ERIC BY PURCHASING SOME OF HIS ART: https://www.shonborn.net/ Follow Eric on BlueSky: @shonborn.net Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/)  

On this episode Matt sits down with BATMAN (1989) screenwriter Sam Hamm to talk about his first foray into comic book writing with 1989's "Blind Justice" (originally published in DETECTIVE COMICS #'s 598-600). Sam discusses the differences between writing Batman for the big screen versus the printed page, while Matt tries to remain composed and not embarrass himself in front of Sam FREAKING Hamm!  Spoiler alert: Matt does not succeed. Also, does Batman need a Robin at his side?  And has the truly evil mastermind in Batman's world been hiding in plain sight all along?  Sam has answers to those questions that you will not want to miss! Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/)

On this episode Matt and special guest co-host Pat Casey (screenwriter of SONIC THE HEDGEHOG and VIOLENT NIGHT) pull an all-nighter (but plan to catch up on sleep in algebra class) as they discuss 1992's ROBIN III #1: CRY OF THE HUNTRESS. Both Matt and Pat love Tim Drake, so in true Does This Come in Chromium fashion this discussion is much more of a Tim Drake as Robin celebration than it is specifically about the awkwardly titled ROBIN III #1: CRY OF THE HUNTRESS PART ONE.  But don't worry, they do talk about the comic in detail as well -- especially the parts that feature Tim's amazing spiked hair, The Huntress, and of course KGBeast! Plus, Matt recounts the premise of an old time radio show called ROGUE'S GALLERY, which posited the idea that repeated head trauma actually makes someone a better detective -- while Pat remembers the time he auditioned for a role in THE MIGHTY DUCKS despite not knowing how to ice skate. Support Pat by watching his movies and following him on BlueSky: @patcasey.bsky.social Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/)

On this episode Matt and special guest co-host Comicfoil Chad move faster than a fax as they discuss 1994's NOVA #1. 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of Nova, the Human Rocket which Chad has been joyously celebrating on BlueSky.  Ever the opportunist, Matt decided to reach out to Chad and force him to talk about the edgier, scruffier, ponytailed 1994 version of Nova who complains about yogurt shops and yuppies. But like all episodes of Does This Come in Chromium, the conversation rarely sticks to the issue at hand, and instead becomes a celebration of all eras of Nova (except the whole "Kid Nova" thing, that was dumb).  It's always wonderful to hear someone talk about a character they truly love, and Chad does just that. For his part, Matt gets stuck trying to figure out if DC's The Ray is the same as Nova.  He thinks they might be the same character, but then again, all white guys with yellow bucket-helmets look the same to him. Listen to the episode and have a SPANNGG-PLANGGing good time with us! Follow Chad on BlueSky: @comicfoil.bsky.social Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/)

On this EXTRA SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE Matt and guest co-host Glitch put on their raddest concert going attire and try their best to avoid Cable as they discuss 1992's UNCANNY X-MEN #294. Both Matt and Glitch cannot stand how X-Cutioner is spelled versus how it is supposed to be pronounced.  In fact, Matt is annoyed about it all over again while typing these show notes.  It's entirely possible that we are witnessing his J-Ker (it's pronounced Joker) origin. More importantly, and the real reason to listen to this episode is to get to know Glitch - who was born in Poland during the rule of an authoritarian regime where American comic books were forbidden, taught himself English by watching bootleg tapes of G.I. JOE and ALF, and would go on to find a real love of the Wildstorm Universe. This is an incredible conversation that no one will want to miss! Also, its really really REALLY stupid that we're supposed to pronounce X-Cutioner as executioner.  It should've been X-Ecutioner. Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/) This time Doug Wortel and Spillway Sound had nothing to do with the audio, so direct any and all complaints to Matt because he is the reason it sounds like it does.  

On this episode Matt and special guest co-host Michael Tanner (writer of ORCS IN SPACE, JUNIOR BRAVES OF THE APOCALYPSE, and more!) dodge arrows and evade dinosaurs with metal hats as they talk about 1993's TUROK, DINOSAUR HUNTER #1. Matt and Tanner aren't sure this is a good first issue, but they also aren't sure it's a bad one.  Dinosaurs are hunted, so it delivers on its promise.  Turok is nude often and has a way with women.  There's a lot of walking.  Plus, a straight out of a 1980's action movie Colombian drug lord is introduced.  He's not a dinosaur, but Matt and Tanner have a sneaking suspicion that ol' Turok will be hunting him in a future issue.   Look, the comic is fine okay...it's fine...but the real reason you need to listen to this episode is to hear Tanner regale Matt with the legend of DUSTY MICRONAUT! Support Tanner by buying his comics: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Michael-Tanner/142048197 Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug If it weren't for the generous help from Doug Wortel and Spillway Sound you wouldn't be listening to this podcast at all!

On this episode Matt and special guest co-host Bobby Trippett (host of the GRINDBIN PODCAST)  mask up and enter the Mindscape so they can discuss 1992's SLEEPWALKER #19. If you love deep dives into lesser known characters, then this is the episode for you!  As per usual, Matt thought he knew a decent amount about Sleepwalker, but it turns out that he was wrong.  Fear not though because Bobby reveals himself to not only be a superfan, but a true Sleepwalker expert/dream master. But can Bobby answer the question - Is Sleepwalker a bad teammate?  And what does he think about Matt's theory that Sleepwalker is the A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET Part 2 of superhero comics? You'll have to stay awake and listen to find out! Support Bobby by subscribing and listening to the Grindbin Podcast: https://grindbin.libsyn.com/ Follow Bobby on BlueSky: @bobbytrippett.bsky.social Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/) This time Doug Wortel and Spillway Sound had nothing to do with the audio, so direct any and all complaints to Matt because he is the reason the theme song doesn't fade out, but instead just abruptly stops.

On this episode Matt and special guest host Doug Wortel (producer of RANDOM ACTS OF COMICS with TODD DEZAGO) try their best not to close their eyes because they don't want to miss a thing while talking about 1993's SHADOWMAN #19. It's safe to say that this is the wildest episode of Does This Come in Chromium yet -- and honestly, with Aerosmith guest starring in a superhero comic, how could it be anything but wild? Matt spends an inordinate amount of time feeling old as he explains the little differences between MTV and VH1 in 1993, while Doug reveals that he is in the "Paradise City" video. Also, Matt and Doug agree that writer/artist Bob Hall deserves incredible amounts of praise for his work on this issue.  It is truly a feat to behold! Long live Joey Hotsauce! Support Doug by subscribing and listening to: RANDOM ACTS OF COMICS with TODD DEZAGO (https://www.randomactsofcomics.com/) Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/) If it weren't for the generous help from Doug Wortel and Spillway Sound you wouldn't be listening to this podcast at all!